Teacher Assistant, Head Start

Description

Reposted: 06/21/2024

Employee is responsible for assisting the teacher in the planning and provision of a high quality early childhood experience for preschool children that meet all Head Start Program Performance Standards.

Examples of Duties

Operational Responsibilities

• Responsible for arriving at the center by a certain time based on the discretion of the Area Service Manager and the ISD School Principal.

• Meet all State and Federal guidelines (i.e. Head Start Program Performance Standards, and State Child Care Licensing Requirements).

• Assist in maintaining communication with parents and assist in meeting parent's needs in each of the Head Start program content areas.

• Assist in collecting and maintaining all classroom related documentation required by all the Head Start Program content areas. This includes the collection of in-kind documentation and assisting the teacher in preparing and implementing lesson plans.

• Administer children's developmental screenings and provide input to teacher on observations for children's assessment. Assist with children's assessment as needed.

• Attend staff development activities as directed for his/her professional development and growth. This requires attending college for obtaining and maintaining the required credential or degree.

• Will maintain the classroom in a neat, clean, and orderly manner.

• Perform other related assigned duties.

Instructional Responsibilities

• Supervise children at all times.

• Plan and implement children's individual needs and strengths and utilize them for classroom instruction, based on teacher's input.

• Working with the teacher, create and maintain a classroom environment that supports learning.

• Maintain adequate teaching materials and facilitate children's active exploration of material, activities, and environment, with teacher's guidance.

• Model best practices. Teaching strategies must be based on children's individual needs and the Head Start Program Performance Standards, HSPPS and Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework, HSELOF.

• Use positive approaches to guide children's behavior towards active involvement in learning and the development of self-discipline.

• Conduct 2 home visits and 2 parent conferences per family on an annual basis, in order to maintain open communication with the children's parents and to report children's progress, with teacher's input and guidance.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma from an accredited institution.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At a minimum, have a CDA credential or a state-awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA credential; are enrolled in a program that will lead to an associate or baccalaureate degree in Child Development / Early Childhood: or, are enrolled in a CDA credential program to be completed within two years of the time of hire.

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.

• Have some classroom - teaching experience.

• Have good computer skills (working knowledge of Microsoft programs).

• Have a current CPR and First Aid Certification.

• Must maintain all Local, State and Federal qualifications for position on an annual basis.

There are a wide variety of benefits available to Webb County employees. These benefits includes: health, dental, vision, life insurance, optional life and disability insurance plans, flexible spending account for health care.

01

What is your highest level of education?

• Less than High School

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

• Some College Hours

• Vocational Certificate

• Associates Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

• Doctoral Degree or higher

02

Please select the option(s) that best describes your qualifications.

• CDA credential

• Child Development Certificate

• Early Childhood Course(s)

• Early Childhood Degree

• Currently enrolled in an Early Childhood or Child Development degree program

• None of the Above

03

Do you possess a valid and current Texas driver's license?

• Yes

• No

04

Are you a current or former Webb County employee?

• Yes

• No

05

If you selected "Yes" on the above question, please specify department name(s) and date(s) of employment.

06

Please confirm your understanding that if selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be required to provide a high school diploma, a GED certificate, college transcript from an accredited institution, and/or other documentation of achievement (whichever is applicable) prior to being hired. (We highly recommend you begin obtaining documentation to avoid delays in the hiring process if applicable)

• Yes, I understand this requirement and would be able to provide required documentation prior to hire.

• No, I would not be able to provide required documentation.

Required Question

Agency Webb, County of (TX)

Address 1110 Washington Street

Suite 305

Laredo, Texas, 78040